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Crispy Air Fryer Crab Cakes

An easy to follow recipe for crispy air fryer crab cakes with Old Bay seasoning and breadcrumbs for a crunchy crust and moist inside.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 -10 crab cakes
Calories: 225kcal
Author: Sarah Baumeister

Ingredients

  • 2 cups 16 oz lump crab meat
  • 2 tbsp. green onions
  • 1 tbsp. parsley
  • 1 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 tsp. dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. fresh cracked black pepper
  • cooking spray as needed
  • lemon juice for serving

Instructions

  • Combine crab meat, green onions, parsley, dijon mustard, Old Bay Seasoning, mayo, ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs, egg, fresh cracked black pepper, salt in a mixing bowl until everything is well incorporated.
  • Form crab cake mixture into 8-10 evenly sized patties.
  • Coat each crab cake in remaining breadcrumbs, pressing crumbs into the cakes to help them stick.
  • Place crab cakes in air fryer basket and spray with oil of choice (I used avocado oil).
  • Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to work in batches.
  • Set air fryer to 390 degrees and 9 minutes cook time. Flip at the 5 minute mark and spray with additional oil to coat the underside.
  • Finish cooking and remove from air fryer.
  • Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 972mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g